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WJ05 HXP

2005 Citroen C5

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

127,663 mi
Last recorded127,663 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen C579,355 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 HXP
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 127,663 miles

Dual mass flywheel rattling

Front Headlamp washers not working

Offside Front Door glass cracked

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Both suspension bump stops missing

Fail 21 Nov 2017 127,663 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Hydrolistac return pipe broken (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1 mm Outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Dual mass flywheel rattling

Front Headlamp washers not working

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (1.8)

Offside Front Door glass cracked

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Both suspension bump stops missing

Pass 23 Nov 2016 115,941 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 115,941 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Inner Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 104,081 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 104,081 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 94,116 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 94,112 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 83,443 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 72,940 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 72,940 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 61,524 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 50,768 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 39,135 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2009 33,584 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 21,694 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C5?

Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
7,739
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
82,427
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42,736
position lamp(s) not working 29,340
Registration plate lamp not working 24,921
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,481
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,920
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WJ05 HXP is a 2005 Citroen C5 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 79,355 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42,736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WJ05 HXP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen C5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WJ05 HXP registered?

WJ05 HXP is a 2005 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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